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Redcats Names New CEO at The Golf Warehouse
Redcats USA appointed Jonathan (Jon) Bernstein CEO of The Golf Warehouse, effective immediately. Bernstein has been named to the Redcats USA executive team and will be located in Wichita, KS, the home of The Golf Warehouse. He will report to Jay Berlin,
Dreams Inc. Sees Robust Q1 Revenue Growth
Dreams Inc., the owner of Fansedge, reported revenues in the first quarter increased 25.4 percent to $29.5 million from $23.5 million a year ago…
OluKai Completes 4th Annual Ho’olaule’a SUP Race
This past Saturday, May 12, marked the finale of OluKai's 4th Annual Ho'olaule'a SUP Race, which was held on Maui, Hawai'i, celebrating the ocean lifestyle with competitive water races, musical guests, and festivities for all ages. Thi
Landmark Conservation Deal Reached in Maine
The Nature Conservancy, the Forest Society of Maine and Plum Creek announced an historic conservation easement on 363,000 acres near Greenville, ME. The easement is one of the largest in the history of conservation in the United States assures the propert
Biggest Loser Survey Reveals Gross Underutilization of Gym Memberships
Nearly 40 percent (38 percent) of people with a gym membership, say they hardly ever use it, according to a survey released by The Biggest Loser Resort. Thirty-two percent of those surveyed who belong to a gym use it three times per week or less with only
Keen Initiates First Recess Pilot Program
Keen, Inc. has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart Recess to support their wellness goals and provide a forum for sharing the Recess experience. As part of this pilot, Keen will provide technical support to small bu
Ambler Mountain Works Hires Brand Manager
Ambler Mountain Works hired Eryn Willard as its brand manager. Willard will be leading the marketing and outreach efforts for the Canadian hat maker…
OIA Rolls Out May Schedule for Outdoor University Sessions
Outdoor Industry Association unveiled its May schedule for for Outdoor University workshops and online sessions, which break down complex challenges and issues specific to outdoor industry businesses. Topics include social media tactics, resale price main
Heelys Widens Q1 Loss
Heelys, Inc.'s revenues improved 19.7 percent in the first quarter, to $7.3 million but lower margins caused its net loss to expand to $1.6 million, or 6 cents a share, from $1.2 million, or 4 cents, the prior year…
Forzani’s Comps Climb 7.0 Percent in First Quarter
Sales at FGL Sports, formerly known as Forzani, reached $341.8 million in the first quarter ended March 31, up 5.6 percent from a year earlier on strong early sales of hard goods, apparel and footwear. Same-store sales at FGL, acquired by Canadian Tire Co
Bikes Belong Hires Marketing Manager
Bikes Belong, the U.S. bicycle industry organization, named Tim Bock senior marketing manager, effective immediately…
CamelBak Renews Outdoor Nation Sponsorship
CamelBak signed on as the official hydration sponsor of Outdoor Nation for the third year in a row. CamelBak’s contribution will help support the 2012 Outdoor Nation Summits held this summer and fall in ten cities across the United States and the co
High Sierra Acquires Eponymous Domain Name
After many years of negotiation, High Sierra Sport Company has acquired the domain name HighSierra.com, which had been operated as a local travel and visitor site to promote real estate, tourism and other businesses in the Lake Tahoe area…
Geox Q1 Profit Slips
Geox SpA reported its net profit slipped 4.3 percent in the first quarter due to weakness in Europe. Revenues were down 4.5 percent. North American sales decreased by 12 percent at Euro terms and were down 15 percent at constant exchange rates…
Heelys Q1 Revenues Grow
Heelys, Inc. reported that on a consolidated basis, net sales in the first quarter increased $1.2 million from $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, to $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012…
